Chief of Air Force (Malaysia)
The Chief of Air Force (Malay: Panglima Tentera Udara, Jawi: ڤڠليما تنترا اودارا) is the most senior appointment in the Royal Malaysian Air Force and has been held by a four-star officer in the rank of General (equivalent to Air Chief Marshal) since 1996. The Chief of Air Force is a member of the Malaysian Armed Forces Council and directly reports to the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF).
| Chief of Air Force | |
|---|---|
| Panglima Tentera Udara ڤڠليما تنترا اودارا | |
Crest of Chief of Air Force | |
Incumbent General Tan Sri Dato' Sri Mohd Asghar Khan Goriman Khan since 7 March 2022 | |
| Royal Malaysian Air Force | |
| Style | Yang Berbahagia (The Honorable) |
| Abbreviation | PTU |
| Member of | Malaysian Armed Forces Council |
| Reports to | Chief of Defence Forces |
| Term length | Not fixed |
| Precursor | Chief of Air Staff |
| Formation | 30 November 1957 |
| First holder | Air Commodore Alexander Johnstone |
| Salary | TURUS II |
| Website | www |
The current Chief of Air Force is General Dato' Sri Mohd Asghar Khan Goriman Khan – who succeeded General Tan Sri Datuk Seri Ackbal Abdul Samad on 4 March 2022. General Tan Sri Affendi Buang promoted into CDF on 2 January 2020 thus making him the second Chief of Air Force ever to hold the highest post in the Malaysian Armed Forces.
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